Molecular Mechanisms and Targeted Therapeutics in Androgenetic Alopecia: From Signaling Pathways to Regenerative Approaches

    May 2026 in “ Premier journal of science. ”
    Hariom Carpenter, Champesh Kumar, Jyoti Bhatol, Neeraj Vishwakarma
    Studysummary This review examines androgenetic alopecia, detailing its causes and current treatments, but reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize understanding its complexity for personalized therapy development.
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